In addition to reminding everyone to be really careful today, I thought it was fitting with the inclement weather to publicize the Winter Chill WakeMed Foundation event today. Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in the second annual Winter Chill Tennis Challenge being held on January 29, 2011. Sponsored by Raleigh Racquet Club […]
Remember the ice storm of 2005 when commutes that typically took less than 30 minutes sometimes lasted more than eight hours. Although we still do not know how this current weather system will impact us, it is always a good idea to learn a lesson from history and be prepared for inclement weather. Here’s a good checklist […]
A study was recently released that found that Americans living in the southern stroke belt consume more fried fish than people living in other areas of the country, and that this fried fish consumption might contribute to the region’s high stroke mortality rate. North Carolina is one of the eight states included in the stroke […]
We learn more and more each year about the inherent dangers of smoking and the great costs to ourselves; however, there remains ‘controversy’ regarding the potential detrimental effects smoking has on those who do not smoke. Today, the Raleigh City Council is slated to consider a ban on smoking in public parks. Critics of the ban […]
If you have driven by WakeMed Raleigh Campus lately, you may have noticed that there are two WakeMed Air Mobile air ambulances striped exactly the same. No, you are not seeing double. Earlier this month, Omniflight, the company that owns and operates our helicopter, provided WakeMed with a back-up at no cost to us. This […]
WakeMed is pleased to welcome Carolina Cardiology Consultants, Holly Springs Medical Group and North Wake Cardiovascular Center to it family of physician practices. Wake Specialty Physicians – City Center Medical Group, WakeMed’s recently-opened downtown Raleigh primary care practice, is also adding two additional physicians. Welcome aboard to all of the following physicians and practices: North […]
When you attend the annual extended family gift exchange, the last things you expect to share are germs. But often we leave holiday gatherings with more than just this year’s version of Tickle me Elmo. Often, we leave with a virus. Not sick? Follow these guidelines to increase your chances of staying well. Avoid close […]
The family waiting room at WakeMed Health & Hospitals Raleigh Campus is where trauma surgeon Dr. Osi Udekwu too often must deliver the worst news — a loved one has died or sustained injuries that will likely lead to lifelong disabilities in a wreck involving a drunk driver. “The loss of human life is always […]
The following story ran yesterday on News 14. Click here to view the story. The most important parts of the story have been highlighted below. Also, please refer to our previous blog postings from last year to prevent falls and sledding accidents during winter weather. News 14: Emergency rooms brace for sledding accidents With the […]
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the US. During a heart attack, every minute that passes before you get treatment, decreases your chance of survival. Just because you might not be in easy driving distance of a hospital doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a fighting chance. At WakeMed, the training is very […]
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